American Horticultural Society

Inspirational Ikebana (Phoenix, AZ)

“Anyone can enjoy Sogetsu Ikebana anytime, anywhere, using any material. You can place Sogetsu Ikebana at your door, in your living room or on your kitchen table…It will suit any kind of space, Japanese or Western and enrich its atmosphere.” – Sogetsu Official

Learn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics, and the meanings of flowers to make your own arrangement with us.

Chef’s Herb Garden (Denver, CO)

Discover the numerous health and taste benefits of your own herb garden. We’ll cover growing, harvesting, and medicinal and culinary uses of seven of the most popular culinary herbs. We’ll cover marjoram, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, basil, and more. Learn how to make an all-purpose garden seasoning blend. For lunch we’ll sample a tapas tasting plate with a refreshing herbal tea. Take home seasoning sample, herbal tapas lunch, and an extensive handout with recipes and growing instructions included.

Mesilla Valley Irish Show (Las Cruces, NM)

The Mesilla Valley Iris Society has an Annual AIS sponsored show each year in mid-late April usually at the Mesilla Valley Mall near the theater. Over 100 irises are brought in by members as well as the public to be judged by trained judges of the American Iris Society.

Mesilla Valley Iris Society Rhizome Sale (Las Cruces, NM)

Sale is happening this year Sept 7-8 at the Mesilla Valley Mall near the theater, during mall hours. Irises are very showy flowers that bloom in the spring and come in a multitude of colors and patterns. All sales have pictures showing what each iris looks like and club members are available to answer questions.

Enchanted Vista Iris Society Annual Iris Show “An Iris Holiday” (Rio Rancho, NM)

Enchanted Vista Iris Society Annual Iris Show “An Iris Holiday”, will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande Avenue, SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Entries include the horticulture division, artistic designs (flower arrangements, must include irises), educational displays, and iris photography division. Entries in all divisions are open to public participation with entries taken from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Containers for the horticulture division is provided by the society. Judging follows from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The show will be open to the public 1:00 – 4:00 PM. No entry fee. For further information please call Robin Kishbaugh at (505) 550-9352.

Enchanted Vista Iris Society Rhizome Sale (Rio Rancho, NM)

The sale is open to the public 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Potted Iris at $7.00 each and iris rhizomes $2 to $7 will be available. These are irises that are locally grown by club members. The irises are cleaned and marked. Club members will be available to answer questions.

La Luz de Las Noches at Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Come celebrate a new holiday tradition at the Garden! Celebrate the holidays this December at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s new winter holiday event: La Luz de las Noches – “The Light of the Nights.” Come stroll the farolito lined Garden pathways while sipping on a warm seasonal drink. Twinkling holiday lights will lead you to at least two live performers each night and sweet and savory holiday treats are available throughout the Garden.

Tucson Botanical Gardens – Estate Planning Workshop (Tucson, AZ)

In this hour-long workshop, Beth Smith will explain the importance of estate planning and how to begin. She will describe how you can ensure that your future legacy accurately reflects your wishes for loved ones and community, and answer your questions.

Tucson Botanical Gardens – Drawn to the Desert Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)

As far back as 50 and 70 CE, and prior to photography, botanical illustration was the only way to capture nature. Illustrations of plant life were used by pharmacists, scientists, researchers, doctors, and gardeners for identification and classification. Today, the art of botanical illustration continues, and we believe there is no better way to appreciate the beauty of a plant than to look deep into the pen, pencil, or paint stroke executed by artist, Joan McGann.

Tucson Botanical Gardens – Alien Invasion of the Plant Kind Exhibit (Tucson, AZ)

Pop culture is full of references to monstrous alien plants that invade worlds, but invasive plants can also take over our local ecosystem. Discover intergalactic plant invaders featured in sci-fi films, novels, and comics such as The Day of the Triffids and Little Shop of Horrors.